At A Glance

The C-7070 has been around a while, but it has winning image quality and a bargain price. Olympus will soon phase it out.

Manufacturer’s Description

Built with a rugged, magnesium alloy body, the C-7070 features a 4x optical wide zoom and a high-resolution 7.1 megapixel CCD for amazing detail. Its advanced autofocus features, 12 shooting modes, and more provide freedom and control, while a dual media slot supplies added versatility along with a 1.8 semi-transmissive LCD that swivels for perfect shots from almost any angle.

The Specs

Display
Display size 1.8 inches
Viewfinder Optical
Battery
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces No
Power
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Dimensions
Width 4.6 inches
Depth 2.6 inches
Height 3.4 inches
Weight 0.84375 pounds
Lens Features
Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) 27.0 mm
Lens mount Interchangeable
Focus features Yes
Storage Media
Compact flash Yes
Micro SD xD-Picture
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes

Performance

Performance (New)
Exposure Superior
Color Very Good
Sharpness Good
Distortion Good
Performance
Image Quality, Exposure 67
Number of Shots 500
Battery Life (minutes) 273.5
Image Quality, Distortion--Noise 25.7
Image Quality, Sharpness 48.5
Image Quality, Exposure--Flash 60
Battery Life Score Superior
Image Quality, Color--Adjusted 68
Image Quality, Color--Auto 67
Image Quality, Distortion--Sharp Interpolation 61
Image Quality, Color 67.5
Image Quality, Overall 66.7
Number of Batteries 1
Image Quality, Exposure--Normal 70
Image Quality, Distortion 53.2
Image Quality Score Superior
Image Quality, Distortion--Noise Reduction 91.2